# Afghanistan Stunned: Rashid and Zadran Sidelined

URL: https://technosports.co.in/afghanistan-stunned-rashid-and-zadran-sidelined/  
Published: 2026-06-07  
Updated: 2026-06-07  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

Afghanistan faces a brutal uphill battle against India. The shock exclusion of superstar Rashid Khan and anchor Ibrahim Zadran leaves a massive void in both the spin attack and batting lineup.

Can the squad’s depth survive this tactical gamble? Without their primary wicket-taker, Afghanistan’s hopes of competing in this high-stakes Test look increasingly bleak. Strategy shifts are officially underway.